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Nadia and Francis make their wines at 192 Wattle Tree Road from fruit, flowers and herbs, and Firescreek Botanical Winery turns that unusual approach into hands-on sessions for groups. Guests taste the current vintages, pick garnishes from the organic gardens and learn to build cocktails such as mimosas and bellinis. Groups work from their own garden room overlooking the ponds, with music playing, while the orchard, vines and rainforest patch make up the rest of the Holgate property. Inside a Holgate foraging workshop:

  • Opening tasting: a guided run through the current fruit and botanical vintages.
  • Garden forage: guests gather their own garnishes from the organic beds.
  • Bartender-led mixing: three mini cocktails each, served in antique crystal glassware.
  • Duration: allow about 90 minutes for larger groups.
  • Exclusive option: book the room privately for up to 10 guests, or join a session with room for 24.

Pricing starts From $49 per person, with lower rates for seniors, non-drinking adults and children aged 3 to 17.

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Occasions that work at Wattle Tree Road

  • Bride-to-be morning: a private garden-room workshop gives a bridal party its own space and a cocktail lesson.
  • Grandparent's birthday: seniors pricing and the more personal garden tour suit an older guest of honour.
  • Pamper party: bath soaks and scrubs made alongside wine and chocolate tastings, for private groups of 10 or more.
  • Sweet-tooth catch-up: the Chocolate and Wine Pairing serves four handmade chocolates with four wines in the garden.

Practical points for booking Firescreek

  • Behind the scenes: the Wine-Maker's Secret Garden Tour tastes each wine around the property and visits the vat room.
  • No-booking visits: the cellar door offers a complimentary tasting Wednesday to Sunday.
  • Non-drinkers covered: mocktail ingredients are supplied in the workshop.
  • On-site drinking: limited to each experience's tasting under NSW cellar door rules, with bottles to take home.

Common Questions About Tasting Experiences

What happens at the Firescreek foraging and mixology workshop?

It begins with a guided tasting, then guests forage garnishes in the organic gardens before a bartender shows them how to make three mini cocktails, such as mimosas and bellinis, in antique crystal glassware.

Can a hens party book Firescreek Botanical Winery privately?

Yes. The workshop can be booked exclusively for up to 10 guests in a garden room overlooking the ponds, and pamper workshops can be run for private groups of 10 or more.

Are Firescreek's wines made from grapes?

No. The Holgate winery makes small-batch wines from fruit, flowers and herbs, using regenerative organic farming.

What does a Holgate wine workshop cost?

Experiences start From $49 per person for adults, with lower prices for seniors, non-drinking adults and children aged 3 to 17.